AR HB1233

Requires carryover fund reports and campaign contribution and expenditure reports to be filed electronically through the Secretary of State's official website, with the Arkansas Ethics Commission approving the electronic format to ensure all required information is requested.

Mandates that the Secretary of State's website allow searchable access to all campaign contribution and expenditure reports and carryover fund report information filed in electronic form.

Creates an alternative paper filing option for candidates who lack access to necessary technology or would face substantial hardship in filing electronically, requiring submission of a notarized affidavit with each paper report.

Directs the Secretary of State to display links to paper-filed reports and accompanying affidavits on the official website alongside searchable electronic filing information.

Establishes an effective date of October 1, 2015, and includes a temporary provision requiring the Secretary of State to enable electronic uploading of campaign contribution and expenditure information (expiring June 30, 2016).